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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,301.60, 4,157,535.60 and 878,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,301.60, 4,157,535.60 and 878,234.40 is: 1,317,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,301.60 : 4,157,535.60 = 878,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,301.60/4,157,535.60 = 878,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,301.60x = 4,157,535.60 × 878,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,301.60x = 3,651,290,783,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,290,783,144.64/2,771,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,536.42

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